{"product_id":"small-french-blue-enamelware-lidded-canister","title":"Small French Blue Enamelware Lidded Canister","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1930s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in the French provinces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5” diameter x 4.5” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamel over metal with wire bail handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small French enamelware lidded canister in a pale powder blue with a brighter blue rim and matching lid edge. The form is simple and utilitarian, with a straight cylindrical body, fitted lid, arched lid handle, and wire bail handle attached at the sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is what gives this piece its character: glossy blue enamel softened by age, scattered rust freckles, worn rim edges, and small areas of enamel loss where the metal beneath has darkened. I chose it for the cool blue enamelware \u0026amp; shine. It has that useful French kitchen presence without being too polished, and a u\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etilitarian feel that belongs in a working but well-styled kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible age and use-wear. There are chips, rust spots, enamel loss, darkening along the lid and rim, wear to the handle attachments, and surface marks throughout. The interior also shows age-related wear. Best suited for decorative use, dry storage, or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamelware was widely used in European kitchens and households because the enamel coating created a smooth, washable surface over metal. Pieces like this were practical first, made for storage and everyday handling. The worn edges, exposed metal, and rusting are consistent with genuine use-wear on older enamelware rather than a newly distressed finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle on open kitchen shelving, a worktable, pantry shelf, or laundry room. Use for wrapped utensils, clothespins, seed packets, dried flowers with a liner, or small dry storage. It pairs naturally with French linens, cream ironstone, wooden spoons, stoneware, and other blue-and-white kitchen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230720245931,"sku":"MET-009","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/small-french-blue-enamelware-lidded-canister.jpg?v=1781494022","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/products\/small-french-blue-enamelware-lidded-canister","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}